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To not bother with trying running as its a bit rubbish

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MrsKravitz · 10/06/2011 13:03

Ive been trying the couch to 5 K and cant get past the 1 minute running, 1 minute walking stage as I just find I hate running.Why on earth do people enjoy it? Im giving up.

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iEmbarassedMyself · 10/06/2011 13:04

If you don't like it, then don't do it.

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MrsKravitz · 10/06/2011 13:05

Wht do people enjoy about it?

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Merlotmonster · 10/06/2011 13:07

it makes you feel like Tigger!!!

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MrsKravitz · 10/06/2011 13:09

I have yet to feel like tigger

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Cocoflower · 10/06/2011 13:10

Running hurts my boobies. A lot.

saythatagain · 10/06/2011 13:11

Think of your poor bones crunching together on each pounding of the pavement...its enough to make me go and lay down! I think I will...

MinnieBar · 10/06/2011 13:12

How you feel when you finish is the addictive thing.

It does get better - I used to be like you, really struggled but persevered and all of a sudden one week it was a bit easier.

Do you run to music? Having a good playlist is essential and now there are certain tracks that make me actually want to start running when I hear them.

Good luck!

MinnieBar · 10/06/2011 13:13

Cocoflower - get thee a shock absorber sports bra. Now.

diddl · 10/06/2011 13:14

I also hate jogging/running.

Much prefer a brisk walk.

I have my own personal trainer.

He´s lovely.

He only demands walkies three times a dayGrin

Cocoflower · 10/06/2011 13:16

There is no bra that exsists for these babies!

Im quite, erm, blessed shall we say.

acatcalledbob · 10/06/2011 13:16

I hate running with a vengeance, prefer to swim instead (also hoping it might delay any knee or hip replacement surgery). Have a theory that humans were never meant to run on tarmac - our joints can't take the impact long-term.

Iggly · 10/06/2011 13:16

Get a decent bra, some decent trainers and running gear.

A lot of running is in the mind - and exercise releases endorphins like you wouldn't believe. You just need to find the right exercise.

I did a couch to 10k in 6 weeks - was fab! Got me into running - but I had a nice common to run on. Now I don't, only have the gym or pavements which is boring and annoying when you have to stop to cross the road!

Merlotmonster · 10/06/2011 13:17

maybe start with longer walks...?? then progress to jogs within that - you'll soon get fitter... good luck

orangehead · 10/06/2011 13:19

I found I had to modify the couch to 5k a bit. One week I just increased the running by 30 sec, other weeks I repeated. The buzz I got when I finally ran 2 mins, I felt I had acheived so much as it was so hard. Sounds daft now. But each time you go up to a new time you get a buzz, a sense of acheivement. I still find running hard, as Im not a natural runner but its me time, it gives me a good workout and because its hard I feel amazing afterwards, almost like I can do anything

orangehead · 10/06/2011 13:22

coco - enell sports bras are the best for big boobs. Not cheap but so worth the money.

Butterbur · 10/06/2011 13:24

Running is THE best exercise for losing weight.

A year ago, I weighed 2.5 stone more, and could hardly run to the end of the road. now I can do 10k in under an hour,and am a weight I haven't been since I was 18.

porpoisefull · 10/06/2011 13:28

Running is cheap and convenient if you like it, but I've never got past the barrier of hating it and wanting to stop after about a minute either. There are other forms of exercise though... I like walking and especially if there are any hills involved, I feel like it's good exercise.

Chrysanthemum5 · 10/06/2011 13:29

I'd second the idea about a playlist - I really couldn't run without music to listen to. Also, try to vary your route if you can, running can be quite monotonous. I like to run in our local park so I can switch off a bit and let my mind wander without having to worry about cars etc.

Also, I never want to go out running - but I do it because the buzz I get at the end is great. And it means I can eat what I want. I'd rather exercise than do without my food!

BettySwollocksandaCrustyRack · 10/06/2011 13:29

I hate running....says she who is doing the 5 k race for life on sunday!!

However, it can be enjoyable - make sure you are wearing the right trainers and get the breathing right - it's all in the breathing, control that and you can go for miles. Take long strides and maintain and heel/toe action..........

Great for the legs and bum :)

Lizcat · 10/06/2011 13:29

Running is a disease - it ruins your joints. Plus you don't get to enjoy the flora, fauna and views like you do on a good walk.

hannahsaunt · 10/06/2011 13:30

I hate running to music as I find the constant change in rhythm off putting. However, I run to audio books and it really magics away the time.

izzywhizzyletsgetbusy · 10/06/2011 13:30

Why run when you can jump in the car and get there early?

As for releasing endorphins, there are far more pleasurable ways of producing the same effect.

PhyllisDiller · 10/06/2011 13:31

I love running. I miss it (7 months pg).

It is the feeling afterwards and your remember your good runs a bit like you remember a good night out. Especially good if you go with a friend and have a good gossip on the way round.

I wear 2 sports bra's and a tight top, the boobies don't move (....GG's + depending on weight gain post babies).

You get to eat what you want because you'll burn it off and you literately shrink into you clothes.... fantastic. I could go on.

allhailtheaubergine · 10/06/2011 13:31

If it doesn't work for you find something else that does.

I LOVE it. The first 10 minutes are a slog and then you get this invincible energy. Also, afterwards, you get to feel smug and eat pies.

allhailtheaubergine · 10/06/2011 13:32

Oh, and, if you really don't like any exercise, running is one of the highest calorie burn in the shortest time.